This stirring novel tells the story behind the hymn 'Amazing Grace' - the trials and tribulations of John Newton as he moved from heavy involvement in the slave trade to a profound conversion to Christ. At the heart of it is John's eventual struggle to be worthy of the love...
This stirring novel tells the story behind the hymn 'Amazing Grace' - the trials and tribulations of John Newton as he moved from heavy involvement in the slave trade to a profound conversion to Christ. At the heart of it is John's eventual struggle to be worthy of the love of his life, Polly Catlett.
Acclaimed novelist Jody Hedlund brings the real story of "Amazing Grace" to page in a thrilling tale of the love story of John Newton and Polly Catlett.
John Newton fell in love with Polly Catlett at first sight. But Polly was unable to return the affections of the rebellious, worldly young man and her father ordered the aimless John away from her. Not long after, John was pressed into serving in the Navy. He saw Polly one last time before leaving England but Polly couldn't promise any future to him. After four years away, John is called back to England on family matters. But John was heavily, blindly involved in the slave trade and had no desire to return. John Sr. used his son's undying love for Polly to lure him home. On that treacherous voyage back to England, in the midst of a terrible storm, John finally experienced salvation and began moving towards, eventually, crusading against slavery. Back at home, John must work hard to convince wise-beyond-her-years Polly Catlett that he is a changed man and worthy of her.
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This stirring novel tells the story behind the hymn 'Amazing Grace' - the trials and tribulations of John Newton as he moved from heavy involvement in the slave trade to a profound conversion to Christ. At the heart of it is John's eventual struggle to be worthy of the love...
This stirring novel tells the story behind the hymn 'Amazing Grace' - the trials and tribulations of John Newton as he moved from heavy involvement in the slave trade to a profound conversion to Christ. At the heart of it is John's eventual struggle to be worthy of the love of his life, Polly Catlett.
Acclaimed novelist Jody Hedlund brings the real story of "Amazing Grace" to page in a thrilling tale of the love story of John Newton and Polly Catlett.
John Newton fell in love with Polly Catlett at first sight. But Polly was unable to return the affections of the rebellious, worldly young man and her father ordered the aimless John away from her. Not long after, John was pressed into serving in the Navy. He saw Polly one last time before leaving England but Polly couldn't promise any future to him. After four years away, John is called back to England on family matters. But John was heavily, blindly involved in the slave trade and had no desire to return. John Sr. used his son's undying love for Polly to lure him home. On that treacherous voyage back to England, in the midst of a terrible storm, John finally experienced salvation and began moving towards, eventually, crusading against slavery. Back at home, John must work hard to convince wise-beyond-her-years Polly Catlett that he is a changed man and worthy of her.
Newton and Polly$22.99
Koorong Code447528
ISBN9781601427649
Pages400
PublisherWaterbrook Press
Publication Date20 September 2016
Dimensions20 x 137 x 206mm
Weight0.436kg
Product CategoryFiction
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This book was fantastic! I have long been a fan of the Hymn """"Amazing Grace"""" and it was lovely reading the story behind the hymn told in the form of a novel. I loved that the story told both John Newton's perspective and Polly's in the form of the romance between them. I had heard the story of Newton years ago, but never the romance. After reading this and seeing how God saved him and provided for him so many times, it would be hard not to believe in God. It was interesting learning of how Polly had actually helped Newton to compose his works. God certainly had a purpose for his life and that can clearly be seen in this book. I highly recommend!
